News Releases

Victor Lopez has been promoted to senior vice
president of development for Hyatt Corporation. In his new role, Mr. Lopez will focus on
international acquisition and development primarily in Latin America and Caribbean. He will report
to Michael Shindler, senior vice president, development for Hyatt International

With a prime location, nestled at the base of Aspen Mountain, one block from the gondola, Hyatt Grand Aspen Resort opened December 17, 2005 as the first purpose-built luxury fractional ownership opportunity in downtown Aspen.

Global Hyatt Corporation announced today that it has acquired the 505­room Westin Santa Clara from an affiliate of Strategic Hotel Capital, LLC. Effective immediately, Hyatt assumes management of the property and has rebranded and repositioned the hotel as Hyatt Regency Santa Clara and will promptly begin a $10 million dollar renovation of guestrooms, lobby area and meeting space. Joining Hyatt San Jose in the heart of Northern California’s Silicon Valley, Hyatt Regency Santa Clara becomes Hyatt’s 27in the state and 215property worldwide.

December 5, 2005 – Park Hyatt Hotels is offering soon-­to-­be newlyweds a special proposal that will make them swoon – celebrate their wedding at a Park Hyatt, and the first anniversary (or a romantic weekend getaway) is on the hotel – at any Park Hyatt or Hyatt Resort worldwide.

CHICAGO—December 1, 2005—Global Hyatt Corporation has announced the new-look of Hyatt.com, giving travelers a more productive online experience for researching and booking Hyatt Hotels & Resorts worldwide.

Chicago­ based Global Hyatt Corporation has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the upscale extended stay brand and franchise system of 21 Summerfield Suites branded hotels and acquire 6 owned Summerfield Suites hotels from partnerships between affiliates of The Blackstone Group, the Gencom Group and Lehman Brothers. The contract closing is scheduled for early January 2006.

Washington, DC, November 21, 2005 – Park Hyatt Washington closed its doors on August 1 and is set to reopen next spring as a brand-­new luxury hotel unlike any other in the nation’s capital.

PARIS—November 22, 2005—Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme is proud to announce its standing as
the #1 Hotel in Paris and in Europe and the #2 Hotel in the World in Institutional Investor’s
World’s Best Hotels Poll, an annual survey in its 25th year.

­­Global Hyatt Corporation would like to express again its deepest sympathies to all of the victims of the November 9, 2005 terrorist attacks in Jordan. We are working with the owners of Grand Hyatt Amman to provide support to those guests and employees injured or otherwise affected by the attack, as well as the families of those victims. Steps we are taking to that end include assistance with medical expenses and grief counseling. Senior Hyatt executives have arrived in Amman to personally oversee these efforts.

When visiting family and friends this holiday season, take advantage of great rates at 143 AmeriSuites nationwide and receive 500 bonus Hyatt Gold Passport points.